Nissan to Race Electric Vehicles in the LeMans in 2014
Great race circuits aren't just for entertainment, but are also another way for automakers to develop new technologies. Racing is very hard on a...
Tesla Model S Fourth in Plug-In Sales, Looks to Pay DOE Loans in Half...
2012 was a big year for Tesla Motors, especially in preparing for full-production of the Model S, which achieved in January. Profits and losses...
Toyota to Pay $1.1bln Settlement for Stuck Accelerator Lawsuit
In my mind, one thing that sets apart Toyota Motor Manufacturing Company from other automakers is their attention to detail and the general reliability...
Tesla Motors’ Huge Losses After New York Times Article
We've been watching this little storm brewing over Tesla Motors and The New York Times, and it doesn't seem like it's dying off too...
Tesla Model S Drive Tests Faith of Kelley Blue Book Reviewer
With all the flak that Tesla Motors has been subjected to over the last couple weeks, it's good to see more people taking on...
Elon Musk Interview: How Model S Manages Cold Weather
Now that the New York Times scandal is over, I interviewed Elon Musk about some technical facts on how the Tesla Model S handles...
Fuel Prices Don’t Drive Sales of Alternative Fuel Vehicles, Study Suggests
When we first became a fuel-conscious nation, back in the days of the OPEC Oil Embargo, we suddenly understood the merits of vehicles with...
Zero Motorcycles Provide E-Bikes for Law Enforcement
In talking about electric vehicles, we realize they're quiet, and that's a nice thought, being able to pull into your driveway late at night...
Volkswagen’s 188mpg Plug-In Hybrid Golf MK7, Production Set for 2014
Hybrid technology is alive and well in the halls of German automaker Volkswagen / Audi. Development of the Audi e-tron and Volkswagen BlueMotion has...
A More Efficient Mazda Rotary Engine Could be Back in Five Years
The Wankel Rotary Engine, of unique design and origins, is the only mass-produced engine to have been conceived in the 20th century, while piston-crankshaft...
